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My Most Exciting Win Ever TR

Discussion in 'Non-Vegas Trip Reports' started by UKFanatic, Dec 6, 2015.

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  1. reverted

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    Amazing trip! Congrats on the incredible win! I was anxious reading the entire time (props for writing it up so well)
     
  2. KellyLovesVegas

    KellyLovesVegas Earthling/retired space nerd

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    Awesome win, UK! Thank you for posting your exciting and suspenseful trip report.
     
  3. firstkill

    firstkill High-Roller

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    this man speaks the truth

    great win UK, good luck on the next vegas trip
     
  4. stickc

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    This could be the quote of the year!!!!
     
  5. Matty Ice

    Matty Ice High-Roller

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    Congratulations UK! You had me on the edge of my seat reading your TR. Awesome!!
     
  6. Travel Fanatic

    Travel Fanatic The Arbiter of Taste Caviar Kid

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    Thanks again to the second wave of people who congratulated me and enjoyed the story. Already planned a slew of vegas trips the first quarter of 2016. Hopefully my luck will last that long
     
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  7. Funkhouser

    Funkhouser In Charge of the Big Door

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    Wow! That TR was an incredible story and very enjoyable read. Just got back from The Disney Milf kingdom and a nice boost. Just goes to show you how the unexpected (good and bad) can happen at any time.
    Congrats! Now give Tunica a wide berth so you can enjoy spending their money!
     
  8. Travel Fanatic

    Travel Fanatic The Arbiter of Taste Caviar Kid

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    Thanks. I pretty much only go to Tunica now when there is a giveaway or event that piques my interest. Other than perhaps a Grizz game if they are playing well in a couple months, not sure there is much on the Tunica agenda right now to get me back there
     
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  9. Universal

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    Awesome story. Congrats!
     
  10. bjpcyclone

    bjpcyclone High-Roller

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    Just catching this. Awesome read, I was on the edge of my seat rooting for you. Great storytelling!

    I think what makes this extra sweet is you did everything on comps/drawings and didn't have to risk (this time) any of your money to get it.
     
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    Cinwhim Low-Roller

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    So glad I caught this report! Great read and an amazing outcome. Well done all around. Thanks for sharing!
     
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    Don't know how I missed this. Great TR though. Congrats!
     
  13. Travel Fanatic

    Travel Fanatic The Arbiter of Taste Caviar Kid

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    Thanks! :thumbsup: The non-vegas TRs get tucked away and sometimes overlooked, so I am glad you found it and enjoyed.

    A little follow up: headed to vegas next weekend for a quick two night trip and it will be my first gambling trip since this TR. I am determined to ramp down my gambling this coming year because I don't think I can match the high of what happened last month, and I don't want to futilely chase it by betting really large or on longshots. Headed into the trip next weekend, I feel fine with the idea of reducing my table play to black chips. But I am getting an itch to bet big on sports. Hopefully its just the enthusiasm I feel with NFL playoffs and it will pass. If you see me sitting in a sportsbook this summer betting thousands of dollars on random baseball props, you will know my efforts failed, lol
     
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  14. KyleB

    KyleB Low-Roller

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    Awesome report UK, its really remarkable when so many things had to fall into place to make it happen, and they all did.

    Nothing wrong with toning down your play, you can always ramp it back up if you feel like it.
     
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    What an awesome read, start to finish...and just think, if that SWA flight would have been on time!! Very happy for you and your win!
     
  16. Travel Fanatic

    Travel Fanatic The Arbiter of Taste Caviar Kid

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    Yeah, I guess you never know when something that seems unlucky at first actually turns out for the best
     
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    Thank you for the effort in taking us through this amazing turn of events.

    All the stars were perfectly aligned.

    It felt like we were there in person to celebrate with you.


    Good luck for the Vegas trip & thank you once again for the entertaining & suspenseful read.



    Live Long & Prosper :nworthy:
     
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  18. Beacon

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    Incredible win! Great storytelling too. I know what you mean about chasing the thrill of the longshot. It's a rush having that gut feeling pay off.
     
  19. irishdave

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    Just stumbled across this. Congrats on an awesome win and thanks for sharing a great story. Really fun to read. That may not be the apex dollar wise, but that will be hard to be for the overall thrill...you didn't just get the cards, you earned the win!
     
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